The Vicsek Model - An Update and the Fragility of Its Ordered Phases to Quenched

Explore the latest developments in the Vicsek model and its applications in active matter systems through this comprehensive lecture. Delve into the fragility of ordered phases in the presence of quenched disorder, gaining insights into collective behavior in complex environments. Learn from renowned expert Hugues Chaté as he presents an update on this fundamental model in the field of active matter physics. Discover how this model relates to real-world systems of self-propelled particles and its implications for understanding phenomena in biological and artificial active systems. Enhance your understanding of statistical physics, nonequilibrium dynamics, and collective motion in the context of active matter research.